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Checkr

Checkr is an AI-powered background-check and workforce-verification platform. It runs criminal record searches, motor-vehicle records, employment, education and license verifications, continuous monitoring and drug/health screening, with dynamic FCRA-compliance tooling and AI-assisted adjudication, delivered via a hosted app and a RESTful API with 100+ pre-built ATS/HRIS integrations.

4.5/5· 360+ G2 reviews
Background Checking
San Francisco, CaliforniaFounded 20141001-5000 employees
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Legal nameCheckr
Founded2014
FoundersDaniel Yanisse, Jonathan Perichon
HQSan Francisco, California
Employees1001-5000
ChannelsLinkedIn

Decision snapshot

Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-22
Best for

High-volume and gig or enterprise hiring needing fast, API-driven, compliant background checks.

Strong when

Speed, ATS integration and automated adjudication at scale are priorities.

Validate before buying

Reviewers cite support responsiveness and delays on complex manual (county court) cases, and pass-through court/DMV fees apply on top of base pricing.

PricingPublished self-serve per-report tiers plus custom enterprise pricing.
Implementation referenceA RESTful API and webhooks with a hosted or embedded flow and 100+ pre-built integrations.
Background checks~30M+ / year

Processed with automation and AI

Checkr $4.6B valuation (reporting)
API calls3B+ / year

At 99.95% uptime

Checkr background-check API
Valuation$4.6B

At its 2021 Series E ($250M); a $5.75B valuation was reported after a 2022 round

Checkr $250M Series E at $4.6BCheckr Series E-II $5.75B (reporting)

Who should evaluate Checkr?

Employee size

SMB (self-serve tiers)Mid-marketEnterprise

Operating context

Gig and on-demand platformsStaffingHospitalityRetailHealthcareTransportation

Regions

United States (primary)International screenings available; DPF-certified

Primary use cases

Pre-hire screeningContinuous workforce monitoringDriver and MVR complianceDrug and health testingAdjudication automation

Product portfolio

A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.

All employers

Background Checks

Criminal record searches across federal, state, county and national sources.

SSN traceNational criminalCounty/state/federal court searchSex-offender registryGlobal watchlist
Checkr pricingCheckr background-check API
Employers with active workforces and drivers

Continuous Check and MVR

Ongoing post-hire monitoring for new criminal charges or driving-record changes.

Recurring criminal monitoringMVR monitoringNew-charge alertsLicense status and violations
Checkr platformCheckr MVR / driver screening
Enterprise and regulated employers

Verifications and Drug/Health

Employment, education and license verifications plus drug, alcohol and occupational-health screening.

Employment verificationEducation verificationLicense verificationDrug and health testing
Checkr background-check APICheckr platform
High-volume hiring teams

Adjudication / Assess

AI-powered screening with automatic clearing, custom filtering and analytics.

Automated clearingCustom filteringAnalyticsHuman-in-the-loop decisions
Checkr platform

Core capabilities

Criminal record searchMVR and driving recordsEmployment and education verificationLicense verificationContinuous monitoringDrug and health screeningAI adjudicationFCRA compliance automationREST API and webhooksATS integrations

Where Checkr is strong

What buyers should validate

Pass-through fees

Court and DMV pass-through fees are added on top of the base per-check price.

Checkr pricing

Commercial & implementation

Pricing modelPer-report tiers: Basic $29.99, Essential $59.99, Complete $94.99; Enterprise custom (excludes pass-through fees)Checkr pricing
OwnershipPrivate, VC-backed; $4.6B valuation (2021), $5.75B reported (2022)Checkr $250M Series E at $4.6BCheckr Series E-II $5.75B (reporting)

Integrations

API and 100+ integrations

A RESTful API with webhooks plus 100+ pre-built integrations including Greenhouse, Workday, Gusto, Paylocity and BambooHR.

Checkr background-check API

Security & compliance

SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001

Checkr's trust center lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and Data Privacy Framework certification, and it is FCRA compliant.

Checkr trust and security

Customer evidence

Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Faster hospitality screening

Kimpton runs several thousand checks per year on Checkr.

Vendor case study reports an 86% reduction in turnaround, from 7–10 days to about a day or less.Checkr customers
HONK Technologies

Scaling a driver network

The on-demand roadside-assistance company used Checkr to screen drivers at scale.

Vendor case study reports a 20% increase in applicant conversion rate.Checkr customers

Common alternatives

A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.

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Methodology

Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →

Latest Checkr coverage

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Apr 17, 2025Checkr Expands into Employment Verification with Acquisition of Truework

Checkr has announced its acquisition of Truework , a major player in income and employment verification. This strategic move allows Checkr to expand beyond background checks into the multi-billion dollar employment…

Dec 12, 2023Checkr's Strategic Expansion: Launching Pay and Onboard for Enhanced Flexible Workforce Management Beyond Background Checks

Checkr, a leading HR technology company, has announced a significant expansion with the introduction of Checkr Pay and Checkr Onboard. These innovative solutions are designed to streamline payment and onboarding…

Aug 27, 2024SmartRecruiters Appoints Rebecca Carr as Chief Executive Officer

Rebecca Carr has been appointed the new CEO of SmartRecruiters , bringing extensive experience from her decade-long tenure within the company, most recently as Chief Product Officer. She aims to propel the enterprise's…

Mar 5, 2024Argyle Secures $30M in Funding to Bolster Growth of the Payroll Connectivity Platform of the Future

Argyle , a leading provider of direct-source income and employment data, has closed a $30 million funding round, spearheaded by Rockefeller Asset Management’s Fintech Innovation Fund, with continued support from Bain…

Aug 30, 2023Hiring Platform SmartRecruiters Appoints Rebecca Carr as Chief Product Officer

Palo Alto, California – August 30, 2023 –  SmartRecruiters , the industry’s leading All-in-One Hiring Platform, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of SaaS leader Rebecca Carr as…

Jul 11, 2023CandorIQ: The YC-Backed Startup Making Waves in the HR Tech and FinTech Sectors

In the bustling world of startups, one name has recently caught our attention: CandorIQ. This innovative company, a proud member of Y Combinator's Summer 2023 batch, is on a mission to streamline headcount and…

Sources & verification

Verified 2026-08-22. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.

  1. officialCheckr official website
  2. officialCheckr platform
  3. officialCheckr pricing
  4. officialCheckr MVR / driver screening
  5. officialCheckr background-check API
  6. officialCheckr trust and security
  7. officialCheckr ISO 42001 AI certification
  8. officialCheckr customers
  9. officialCheckr $250M Series E at $4.6B
  10. officialCheckr G2 scores (official blog)
  11. reportingCheckr $4.6B valuation (reporting)
  12. reportingCheckr Series E-II $5.75B (reporting)
  13. marketplaceG2 best background-check software
  14. marketplaceG2: Checkr reviews

Leadership

founders · executives
  • Daniel YanisseFounder
  • Jonathan PerichonFounder
  • Chris HollindaleHead Of Checkr Pay To

Recent moves

funding · M&A · launches

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